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Three Killed, More Than 10 Injured In Indonesia’s Train Accident

JAKARTA, Jan 6 (NNN-ANTARA) – Three people were killed and more than 10 others injured, as two trains were involved…

Indonesia’s Mount Merapi Volcano Erupts Again

JAKARTA, Jan 6 (NNN-ANTARA) – The first volcanic eruption of 2024 painted the night sky with a fiery spectacle at…

Top DPRK Leader Inspects Factory Producing Strategic Missile Launching Vehicles

PYONGYANG, Jan 6 (NNN-KCNA) – The top leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), inspected a major factory…

Evacuation Orders Issued For S. Korean Island

SEOUL, Jan 6 (NNN-YONHAP) – Evacuation orders were issued yesterday, for residents in South Korean island of Yeonpyeong. The orders…

Malaysia’s aviation industry to see robust growth in 2024 – Transport Minister

SEPANG (Malaysia), Jan 5 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysia’s aviation industry is expected to see stronger growth this year, supported by the…

Malaysia’s construction industry margins to improve in 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (NNN-Bernama) — The margins of Malaysia’s construction industry are expected to improve in 2024 as older…

New Zealand’s Queenstown Beach Safe For Swimming Following Contamination Concerns

WELLINGTON, Jan 5 (NNN-RNZ) – A popular Queenstown beach in New Zealand has been deemed safe for swimming, after wastewater…

Bursa Malaysia opens mixed

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (NNN-Bernama) — Bursa Malaysia, the stock exchange of Malaysia, opened on a mixed note Friday and…

Malaysian ringgit slid further as interest rate worries prevail after strong US job data

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (NNN-Bernama)  — The Malaysian ringgit extended a negative trend on Friday against the US dollar with…

Indonesia Sets Target To Expand Non-Oil, Gas Exports By Up To 4.5 Percent

JAKARTA, Jan 5 (NNN-ANTARA) – Indonesia has set a non-oil and gas export growth target of 2.5 percent to 4.5…